Chlorhexidine alone also remains a strong contender [2], while alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol may be considered depending on individual patient characteristics and preferences [3-5].

According to officials, expired povidone-iodine (Betadine) may not work well, putting patients at a greater risk of contracting a skin infection even after applying the medication to the affected ...

To provide an increasing body of knowledge related to umbilical cord care, a literature review was conducted to study the evolution of umbilical cord care, to evaluate the scientific evidence used ...

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Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and the boy — had been missing: iodine. A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across ...

A radioactive iodine uptake test, or RAIU, is typically performed with a thyroid scan to help determine thyroid health and functioning. The test helps your healthcare provider see how much radioactive ...

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The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they—and the boy—had ...

Multi-scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China Center for ...

Topical steroids help treat various skin conditions and associated symptoms, such as swelling or redness, by reducing inflammation through several mechanisms; these include blocking chemical reactions ...